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Afternoon Play: The Charm Factory: 1: Happy Days and Lonely Nights

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Sue Teddern's four-part drama, set in 1954, follows the lives of four young actors fresh from charm school.

As Irene struggles with a career at home, Alex seems to be turning into the bad boy of Hollywood.

Contributors

Writer:
Sue Teddern
Director:
Marion Nancarrow
Irene:
Tabitha Wady
Alex:
Giles Thomas
Hugh:
Charlie Simpson
Stan:
John Sharlan
Peggy:
Sarah-Jane Holm
Newsreader:
Jonathan Keeble
Mum:
Elizabeth Bell
Dad:
Gavin Muir
Margery:
Rachel Atkins
Mary/Fan/Tannoy:
Beth Chalmers

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